Robert "Bob" Harold Booth

Robert “Bob” Booth of Rush City passed away at Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 89. Robert Harold Booth was born on August 26, 1926 to Harold and Leone (Else) Booth in Fairmont, Minnesota. Bob’s family moved from Fairmont to the Rush City area in the mid-1930’s, where he attended the Rush City Schools, graduating in 1945. Bob married Angeline Sorensen on August 13, 1950 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights. In September of that year, Bob entered the U.S. Army, which included an extended tour in the Korean War. When he returned in 1952, they lived in an apartment in north Minneapolis before moving to Rush City in 1953. In 1955, Bob and Angie purchased the house they lived in for their entire married life. Bob worked at the Rush City Creamery and then ran the Standard Oil bulk delivery business, which delivered gasoline, oil, fuel oil and diesel to farms, residences and many large construction projects. In 1963, he purchased a semi-tractor from Schneider Chevrolet and began his truck driving career with World-Wide, which delivered goods to Holiday Stores throughout the region, until his retirement. Both Bob and Angie were involved in the Minnesota Cushman Club. The couple could often be seen riding there matching Cushman Eagle motorbikes together on Highway 61 and around town. They attended Cushman conventions in Iowa, Missouri, Wyoming and trips to the Black Hills. Bob also purchased a Cushman “Truckster” and was seen by many as he drove around Rush City, especially to 3:00 coffee and the Bakery. Bob was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church which included many years as an “early service” usher. Bob was also active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Rush Point Leisure Club and a member of the Rush City American Legion Post 93 since 1952. He also enjoyed fishing, lawn mowing, snow removal and coffee time at the Grant House and the Bakery. In 2009, Bob and Angie were recipients of the Chisago County Outstanding Senior Citizen award. This award is sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs and bestowed upon seniors who volunteer their time and energy after age 65. Bob is survived by his sons Dean (Deb) Booth of Port Orchard, Washington, and Don Booth of Chaska; 6 grandchildren: Charlene and Samantha Booth both of Port Orchard, Washington, Nikole Podvin of Granstburg, Wisconsin, Kanaly (Megan) Booth of Norwood Young America, Kendrick Booth of Minneapolis, Katelyn Booth of Chaska; 5 great-grandchildren: Dakota and Cooper Podvin, Kortland and Kinley Booth, Theodore Coghlin; sister Wanda Erickson of North Branch; niece Ellen Grams of Superior, Wisconsin; nephew Todd Erickson of Taylors Falls; many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Leone Booth, wife Angie Booth, son Dale Booth and nephew Gary Erickson. Pastor Jeri Bergquist will officiate at memorial services for Bob: 11:00 AM Monday, July 18, 2016 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City. Music will be provided by Gail Grubbs and Al Tripp. Urn bearers include Dakota and Cooper Podvin. Military Honors will be provided by the Grothe-Jacobson VFW Post #6692, the Rush City American Legion Post #93 and the Minnesota National Guard. A gathering of family and friends is planned for Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City and one hour prior to the service at the church. The interment will take place at the First Lutheran Cemetery in Rush City. Memorial designations may be directed to the Rush City American Legion Post #93 C/O Dick Ordner P.O. Box 465 Rush City, MN 55069-0465 Funeral arrangements for Bob Booth of Rush City are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City-Olson Chapel www.funeralandcremationservice.com